Manufacturing Engineer II

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer II Location: Waterloo, IA - 50703
Onsite role, 1st Shift (7 am to 3:30 pm)
Primary Position Responsibilities & Duties:

• Recommend and implement cost reduction, quality, safety, and ergonomic improvement ideas.
• Lead team studies related to capacity, productivity, and efficiency.
• Establish routings, methods, layouts, tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans, and labor standards for revisions to current operations.
• Lead selection and procurement of metal removal machines; plan and implement machining cells.
• Lead new model preparations and procure tooling, gauges, new machines, and more for an efficient production process.

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Relevant Work Experience:

• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels in the organization and supplier personnel.
• High proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to proficiently use algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Ability to initiate and complete multiple, concurrent projects.
• Willingness to work variable hours, including off-shifts and weekends.
• Three or more years of experience as a manufacturing engineer in a component manufacturing environment related to turning, milling, and drilling.
• Experience with the selection and procurement of capital equipment.
• Experience with machine programming related to gear and spline cutting processes.

Desired Skills, Knowledge & Relevant Work Experience:

• Experience with turning, milling, drilling, and hard finishing of ferrous materials.
• Knowledge of gear and shaft manufacturing tools and technology.
• Experience making shop floor process adjustments to correct geometry and quality problems.
• Proficiency in interpreting part prints and GD&T designations.
• Experience with AutoCAD or related software.
• Experience leading and supporting cross-functional teams for moderate scope projects.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, or other data analysis tools.
• Experience with SAP.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, related technical degree, or equivalent working experience.

Additional Notes:

• Manager prefers candidates with experience in a steel manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and experience in a team environment required.
• Entry-level candidates will not be considered.
• Metatarsals required on the first day; business casual dress code.
• No travel required.
• Potential to drive a Gator after training.
• Interviews will be onsite or via MS Teams, and the position will start onsite.

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